A Word From Fred

"The success of this sector follows a significant trend of institutional investors diversifying away from the four 'food groups' of CRE and allocating a portion of their real estate capital to less-correlated niche asset classes."

"The Top 25 Owners in the sector continue to dominate student housing ownership, with their annual market share of the AXIO 175 Markets ranging from 59 percent to 69 percent and averaging 65 percent in recent years."

"Nearly two decades after its inception, the niche sector of student housing is finally coming of age - from a capital formation standpoint, that is. This evolution of the industry and its investor base has followed a typical and logical progression to reach where it stands today."

"The success of this sector follows a significant trend of institutional investors diversifying away from the four 'food groups' of CRE and allocating a portion of their real estate capital to less-correlated niche asset classes." -Fred Pierce

"Growth in free- and subsidized-tuition programs at public colleges and universities could goose enrollments in some states, but will there be much benefit for the private student housing market?" -Bendix Anderson

"The level of institutional interest in Student Housing continues to grow with return expectations steadily declining as shooting for the stars is replaced with the luxuriousness of consistent mid-upper single digit returns."

"Once an overlooked niche, the student housing sector is attracting increased attention from major investors, who see the sector as offering less rental growth volatility and a recession-resistant hedge to conventional apartments." -Randyl Drummer

"Now that it’s recognized as a viable and profitable alternative category for those looking to diversify, student housing is encouraging strength of scale and drawing private, public and international investors." -Carrie Rossenfeld

"The student-housing sector... is still considered a relatively new asset class when compared with other property types. But with its growth prospects, steady revenue stream from rents and comparatively high capitalization rates, it has already become a popular investment vehicle for big institutions." -Vivian Marino

"The Top 25 Owners in the sector continue to dominate student housing ownership, with their annual market share of the AXIO 175 Markets ranging from 59 percent to 69 percent and averaging 65 percent in recent years." -Fred Pierce

"From the high level of amenities being offered to the astoundingly high occupancy rate, Pierce Education Properties’ Fred Pierce reveals to GlobeSt.com EXCLUSIVELY a variety of trends in student housing that show just how much this sector has changed." -Carrie Rossenfeld